Does the product you received seem fresh? I know, with mate it can be hard to tell. Is there a freshness date on the package?
19005
Never bothered to look for freshness dates. It has always been (Cruz De Malta) best quality and I do not believe mate can get stale.
19006
We transferred from the package to a container almost immediately as the package was not retaining the very, very fine Mate particles (dust, basically). I'm still enjoying it and wouldn't know freshness criteria as I've only ever had Mate in tea bags before. This product has crushed white stem pieces visible in it...I don't know if that's normal or it's filler to bring down the price. I like the product but normally mix it with other flavored teas which may be committing "tea heresy" but I'm enjoying it nonetheless. My wife says it's good for me.
19007
I did not see a freshness date on the package, but the product was fresh. Great quality and flavor.
19008
usually doesn't come with a due date. You can keep it in a dry place for a long time. It is like the tea.
1739674
I was not able to find an expiration date on mine and do not think the product is fresh.
1344301
Maybe you got a knock-off. I don't know why it came in a clear container, mine came as pictured. I would contact seller and asked why, and I'd ask as for a replacement. Did it work? Did you try it? Sometimes packageing runs out; so they were probably doing what they could to get it to you. If its the same company, they are good as far as i know. ive used their product several time. but not sure. Mahalo. Happy Grow Lucky!
1999911
There's a date stamp on the box. This can be read as "install by date", fresh until date, or mfg. date. No matter what it meant to you, if there's a date listed, it meant freshness goes down from there.
1351827
Andrew ... I ordered a case of 12 back in March of this year,date on the individual inner packs was 3-20-2014 Soooo thats plenty of time to devour these .I'm just now on the last inner pack and its as fresh as the first one I opened.If you keep them in a cool dry place you should have no problem with the freshness.I did put them"inner packs" in zip lock bags for good measure though "just in case ".This seemed to work great for me.Hope this helps.I'm getting ready to order another case,these taste great and are good for you too.Order and ENJOY!
826879
They were fresh. Not sure if there was a best to use by date. I open the packs and put them in an airtight container and they stay fresh.
612383
I have not had any problem with freshness. It appears shipper was very careful in shipping this oil. I have ordered several times through Amazon and am very satisfied. Is there anything else the customer would like to know.
545313
I don't know. I finished both my containers and disposed of them. If you already have bought it and cannot find the info on the container, then just go by how fresh it is. I had no problem with freshness.
961964
Boxes are marked "2015-04" (arrived 5/3/14) Have been buying them through Amazon for a couple of years, this is the freshest batch I've seen. Never got any that were expired.
1063739
On the right side along the edge of the label, the bottle I have lists a freshness and potency guaranteed. Your's should have this too, if not I would suggest you call the 1-800-433-1213 information line to see if they can help. you.
1653485
I believe so. I was about to place an order for a second box because first seemed very fresh, but based on your question and Stephanie's response have some concerns. Maybe the seller will respond as well.
1939866
I'm sorry not sure maybe I should have checked but the product was fresh and not stale and I love it. Threw away the box.
1702896
I am personally very happy with this product and although not sure the exact date (I threw out the packaging), I am not in the least concerned with manufacture-dates and regulated expirations (a very random structure in my opinion)- it is obviously very fresh, no "stagnant" ingredient or (I have a very good sense of smell) scent of rotten or "off" oils that I have found often in other products (even way before their exp dates). It's always felt clean and I personally love love love it.
1513375
Sounds legitimate to me. When I got mine it was correct and smelled like it was suppose to. Guess just check the expiration date
2094597
Well, I've had mine since this time last year and it is still good. They are dried, so I expect they will keep quite a long time. The package that mine came in is resealable (zip top) so that is helpful.
975948
I don't have the package anymore, but I imagine. I have had mine longer than 18 months, and it's still fresh. I transferred it into a glass mason jar, and keep it in a dark cupboard.
178819
The consistency seems the same but mine doesn't seem fresh. Has a sight odor to it that just doesn't seem right. I wouldn't buy again